355 wanted ......

[TISPKJ]

Hi Guys, well the 911 has just been loaded onto the transporter and is on its way to its new owner .....

Im looking for a 355 on a fairly tight budget, dont think I am over bothered coupe targa or cab, dont mind a car with miles as long as it's got good history etc.

Please pm me or post here if you have anything or know of anything suitable.

Regards

[shado]

Tight budget and f355 dont go especialy in the long run.
You may be buying a 355 on a tight budget. But its not the buying a 355 thats a killer, its the running/up Keep. Bear this in mind before buying one.

[Baggio850]

You have mail

[JasonSF]

What is the budget?

[TISPKJ]

Appreciate what you are saying regarding running costs.

Future funds shouldnt be an issue, just present funds in the car pot at the moment are limited, I could wait a bit longer but I hate being without my "Toy" and will miss what little summer we may get.

Im looking at a max of late 20's currently

[paul71a]

Late 20k's.....?

not a chance.

[70proof]

paul71a said:

Late 20k's.....?

not a chance.

Might I suggest an m6!

[TISPKJ]

Well maybe, maybe not, we shall see, the cars advertised at 35k in dealers are still there so no reason why a private sale at late 20's isnt possible.
355 prices seem to me to be all over the place ranging from 25 to 50 for no apparent reason, asking and getting are 2 totally different things as I know from selling the 993, what I wanted, what the forums valued it at, and what I sold it for are big differences.
Sorry to upset anyone but its the truth.
As for the BMW comment id rather walk thanks :-)

[paul71a]

The only ones you'll find advertised for 25k to mid 30's are cat D's.....

You're not upsetting me, never fear...

but you'll be walking for some time whils you save up; you'll not get anyhing (that'll not cost you a second mortgage in getting it "right") for under 30.... take my word for it; I looked for ages....

there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Ferrari.

[70proof]

TISPKJ said:

id rather walk thanks :-)

I'd rather 500 horses!

[TomCooper]

Have you considered a 348?
You could get a great example for your budget!

[TISPKJ]

Hang on a minute, I said late 20's not 25.

I wont post links (im on holiday and have minimal internet access) but are you telling me the cars at RSJ, tom hartley, and the 31k somewhere else are all Cat D ? ...... I dont think so

as I said i dont mind mileage within reason, Milfmans car went for what was it 26/27 ?

As I said if they are at dealers for 35, late 20's (ie 28)is do able.

348, sorry just looks dated now, 328 shape I like a lot.

BMW - 500bhp or not just never liked them, dont know why.

[andymc]

are there any links for low 30's 355? if so dive in mate, i think it can be an expensive minefield when private, hope your search goes well, most trade is 35 plus and i doubt they have 7k i them

[JasonSF]

I think you will easily find a 355 for 28k. But you only get what you pay for. Early car that's not red and with 50k miles and possibly needing a few bits should be well within that budget. Good luck and have fun.

[ban65]

Got a 95 black 355 berlinetta 68000 miles fsh new tyres rear discs and pads carbon seats carbon sill covers grey leather interior sports exhaust cambelts not due untill june 2012,excellent condition looks stunning in black,looking for around 31500 pounds.

[TISPKJ]

andymc said:

are there any links for low 30's 355? if so dive in mate, i think it can be an expensive minefield when private, hope your search goes well, most trade is 35 plus and i doubt they have 7k i them

If using pistonheads only and search by price low to high, the 3 I refer to are on there, 2 giallo fly spiders and a rossa berlinetta, as for dealer mark up I dont see it being any less for ferrari so yeah I recon they would have 5k at least in the car.

[TISPKJ]

ban65 said:

Got a 95 black 355 berlinetta 68000 miles fsh new tyres rear discs and pads carbon seats carbon sill covers grey leather interior sports exhaust cambelts not due untill june 2012,excellent condition looks stunning in black,looking for around 31500 pounds.

YHM

[ZOLLAR]

This is slightly over budget and it seems ok..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1389812.htm

Here's one under £30 K but it is a Cat D

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3044415.htm

Hope you find one you like

[TISPKJ]

The first car is one of the cars I mentioned above, has been on for a couple of months at least to my knowledge, seems on face value a good car, hence my comments about 28k

Second car, 5 mins up the road from me (albeit im in france on hols)have arranged to view on return but unsure of cat D ....

[ban65]

deffo better off getting a gtb they handle better and in my eyes look better,proberly one of the best looking ferraris on the road, and you can always put your windows down to hear that lovely engine screem.ps buy a black one the look cool.